Illinois Layoffs — March 2026, Week 3
Employers in Illinois reported 4 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 3, displacing an estimated 379 workers. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
379
Workers Affected
95
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Illinois (DOL/BLS)
4.6%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
6,999
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.14%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 160 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 112 |
| Education | 1 | 107 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 160 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 112 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwood | Melrose Park | 112 | ||
| Trinity Christian College | 107 | |||
| Windy City Supply Chain | Chicago | 105 | ||
| Illinois Central School Bus | Davy Lane Wilmington | 55 |
The most significant filing came from Millwood at its Melrose Park facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Trinity Christian College followed with 107 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 3 of March 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full March report for Illinois.